Crispy Baked French Fries Recipe With Raspberry Ketchup

There are two types of people in this world: Those who like soft French fries, and those who like crispy French fries. I fall into the latter camp. Extra crispy is the only way to go!

If you feel the same way, you’ll love to know that you can make your own oven-baked fries that pack a nice crunch. The trick is soaking them before baking, and baking at high heat. Give these fries a go and let me know what you think. Crunchy French fry lovers unite!

To Make Raspberry Ketchup

I was going to make a plain batch of homemade ketchup, but decided to throw in some raspberries right at the end for something a bit more interesting. The slightly sweet ketchup nicely complimented the salty French fries.

To make raspberry ketchup, you’ll need:

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (optional)

6 fresh red raspberries

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.

Crispy Baked French Fries Recipe With Raspberry Ketchup

Soaking the potatoes is a critical step for crispy oven-baked fries. I soaked this batch for about an hour and changed the water twice to remove some of the starch.

Ingredients:

2 large baking potatoes

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

Peel potatoes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Place the cut side down and cut into 1/4 inch wide strips. Cut each strip into 1/4 inch fries. Rinse potatoes. Place in a bowl of cold water and refrigerate. Soak for 30 minutes to an hour, changing water twice. Drain potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel.

Preheat oven to 450F. Place parchment paper over a large baking sheet and coat with a little olive oil (or spray with cooking spray).

Place potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with spices. Toss to evenly coat. Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until French fries are crisp.